Teyana Taylor was honored with the Icon of the Year Award at the 2026 BET Awards, which was presented by Janet Jackson.
The Oscar-nominated star was emotional from the start, surprised that Jackson took the time to present the award to her at the Peacock Theater. After praising Jackson, Taylor delivered an inspiring message about uplifting one another rather than tearing one another down in a complicated industry.
“Tonight they handed me a title, and that title is Icon of the Year,” Taylor said on the stage. “And for a little minute I wondered if I was supposed to
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